Jose Rosario
Homestead,FL
Summary
Well-rounded chef offering several years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
dolce beni
Martinsville, NJ
01.2015 - 06.2024
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Cheff
Alfie's Restaurant
Warren, NJ
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Developed strategies to increase efficiency in the kitchen.
- Tasted and modified recipes for menu at establishment.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction.
Cheff
cestree Italian restaurant
Gillete, NJ
11.1996 - 03.2005
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
- Selected and developed recipes and planned menus, driving consistent food quality and production.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High Schoool
Brooklyn, NY01-1995
Skills
- Kitchen operations management
- Meal Preparation
- Resource Management
- Signature dish creation
- Seafood Preparation
- Food plating and presentation
- Food quality
- Recipes and menu planning
- World cuisine knowledge
Timeline
Chef
dolce beni
01.2015 - 06.2024
Cheff
Alfie's Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2015
Cheff
cestree Italian restaurant
11.1996 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High Schoool